Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's spine disorder is currently manifested by severe intervertebral disc syndrome with intermittent relief and moderate limitation of motion. The evidence does not support an evaluation greater than 40 percent under the revised criteria for intervertebral disc syndrome.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the veteran's service, including his National Guard service. The appeal is now pending again.

The Board found that the veteran's current skin disorder did not have its onset during service or due to Agent Orange exposure, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's painful keratosis of the right foot warrants a 10 percent evaluation since May 22, 2001. The highest schedular rating available for this condition is 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left femur stress fracture residuals, finding that the disability did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The veteran's service-connected residuals of right (minor) biceps tendon repair with degenerative joint disease are currently characterized by severe injury to Muscle Group V, but no evidence of fibrous union or nonunion of the humerus, or ankylosis of the scapulohumeral articulation is present. The current manifestations do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed intestinal disability and constipation are not related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the right inferior alveolus was not incurred during active service and is not related to any established event, injury, or disease in service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hysterectomy is not related to her service and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's numbness of the right thumb and index finger, post-cervical spine surgery, is manifested by mild neuropathy of the superficial radial sensory nerve. As such, a higher initial rating for this condition is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for an enlarged heart and genital herpes, as well as his claim for a compensable initial rating for athlete's foot. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected gunshot wounds to the right thigh and left hand, as well as scars of the right arm and forearm. The effective date was not specified.

The veteran did not file a timely notice of disagreement on the claim for apportionment of VA benefits, and therefore the Board lacks jurisdiction to consider this matter.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of February 28, 2001 for a 30 percent disability rating for the residuals of a shell fragment wound of the left thigh.

The Board denied the appellant's application to reopen her claim for VA death benefits, finding that no new and material evidence had been presented. The claim was previously denied in January 2002 due to a lack of qualifying service.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of a right elbow disability and thus, service connection cannot be established.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for residuals of flashburns of the eyes is being remanded due to inadequate notice and need for further development, including a VA eye examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis of the left great toe, including any residual disabilities involving the left ankle. The case will then be readjudicated.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen his claim for legal entitlement to VA benefits, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral defective hearing was not incurred or aggravated by military service and denied his claim.